Category: Home Repair Contractors
Home Repair Fraud: Scammers going door-to-door for “work”
Be careful with you let work on your home!
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is issuing another warning to residents about a home repair fraud operating in the region. They say it’s very similar to reports that popped up
Should you use home equity to finance emergency repairs?
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When you own a home, unexpected repairs are likely to happen. Whether it’s a failed water heater, broken pipes or something
Police warn Oakville, Burlington, Milton residents about home repair fraud in the region
The Halton police issued a warning to residents in Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville about a home repair fraud operating in the region.
The fraud involves contractors travelling door-to-door selling services that are unsolicited by a consumer. Police say
Nova Scotia announces extra $5 million for home repair programs – Halifax
The Nova Scotia government is putting more than $5 million in funding toward a number of programs to help people repair and adapt their homes.
The $5.2-million investment is meant to “address
Home remodeling exploded as a result of pandemic: Housing expert
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck and lockdowns ensued, Americans found themselves with more time than ever to focus on their living environments.
As a result, home remodeling in the U.S spiked. Annual spending on improvements and repairs to owner-occupied and
Spring is Scam Season for the Latest No. 1 Scam
Fraudsters can arrive in any form; at your door, on the phone, or via email, online ad or even text message.
Here’s why the cost of home renovations are rising
Homeowners planning major renovations this year could face sticker shock.
The price of construction and building materials rose 3% in February from a year ago, labor data shows. But some items have skyrocketed. The cost of construction bricks has jumped
When a Vintage RV Is Your Home, Repair Is a Way of Life
There’s no temperature gauge. That broke several thousand desert miles ago. But you can smell trouble coming, whiffs of radiator fluid slipping in the draft at the front of the engine doghouse. That’s when you know it’s time to stop.
Emergency home repair funds available
Financial assistance is available to eligible families in Mecosta and Osceola counties for emergency home repairs through the Mecosta/Osceola County Housing Commission.
Big Rapids Housing Commission assistant director Linda Miller said the funding comes from previous loans to homeowners through …